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If you’ve rescued a Breville Duo-Temp 800ESXL espresso machine from the dumpster or simply haven’t used yours in a while, chances are the group head gasket needs replacing.
The gasket creates the seal between the portafilter (which contains the coffee) and the group head of the espresso machine, ensuring water is pressurized through the grounds for good extraction. A cracked gasket will allow for pressure and water leaks resulting in poor espresso.
Before beginning, make sure your espresso machine is unplugged and completely cool.
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With your left hand, strongly grip the handle of the portafilter.
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Pull the handle to your left. This will unlock the portafilter.
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Gently push down to release the portafilter.
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Slide the drip tray towards you to remove and set aside.
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Grasp the water reservoir using the front indention and the bottom of the tank.
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Pull the water reservoir towards you to remove and set aside.
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Carefully lay the espresso machine on its side.
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Line the Phillips screwdriver up with the screw located in the center of the group head screen.
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Turn the screwdriver counter clockwise to remove the 6 mm Phillips #1 screw.
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If the screw is tight, use both hands to turn the screw driver.
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Insert the opening tool between the housing and the gasket.
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Pry the gasket loose from the housing.
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Remove the gasket and screen from the machine.
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Peel back the gasket from the screen in a circular motion.
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Discard the old gasket.
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Soak the group head screen in warm soapy water.
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Clean the group head with a nylon espresso machine brush and warm soapy water.
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Scrub the group head screen with a nylon espresso machine brush.
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Place the group head screen inside the new gasket.
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Firmly press the screen into the seal in a circular motion.
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Place the gasket and screen back into the espresso machine.
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Insert the 6 mm Phillips #1 screw back into the middle of the screen and tighten in a clockwise direction.
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Set the espresso machine upright.
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Reattach the water reservoir and drip tray.
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Your espresso machine is now ready to use. Fill your portafilter with coffee, brew and enjoy your espresso.
Your espresso machine is now ready to use. Fill your portafilter with coffee, brew and enjoy your espresso.
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thanks so much. Do you have a photo of the brew group without the screen on it? mine is so filthy and water was only coming out of one side-Lily
Hi! Water is coming out of those holes on top when I try to make espresso. Does that mean I need to replace the gasket? What do you think the issue is? Thanks!
